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![Show Contents]() Ruffalo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Ruffalo has at least two possible origins: First, the name Ruffalo could have come from the Italian pet name Ruffo, with various suffixes added, such as "-ino," or "-ini." A possible origin of Ruffo is the Germanic name Hrodwulf, meaning "victorious wolf," which was Italianized after one of many barbarian invasions. Second, the name Ruffalo could have been derived from the Latin "rufus," meaning "red." If this is the case, the name probably originated as a nickname, perhaps for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Early Origins of the Ruffalo familyThe surname Ruffalo was first found in southern Italy, particularly on the island of Sicily. The surname Ruffalo has at least two possible origins: First, the name Ruffalo could have come from the Italian pet name Ruffo, with various suffixes added, such as "-ino," or "-ini." A possible origin of Ruffo is the Germanic name Hrodwulf, meaning "victorious wolf," which was Italianized after one of many barbarian invasions. Second, the name Ruffalo could have been derived from the Latin "rufus," meaning "red." If this is the case, the name probably originated as a nickname, perhaps for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Early History of the Ruffalo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ruffalo research. The years 1421, 1765, 1807, 1822 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Ruffalo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ruffalo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ruffino, Ruffini, Ruffo, Ruffi and others. Early Notables of the Ruffalo familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was Ruggero Ruffino, who was senator of the city of Siracusa and counselor of the Baron of Capopassero. Also worth noting are...
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ruffalo Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ruffalo familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gaspian Ruffi, are 23, who came to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1823; Antonino Ruffino, who came to New York city in 1891, aboard the "Palcevera".
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